CR

Withania chevalieri

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Withania chevalieri faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Horn of Africa. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded remaining natural vegetation, while climate change-induced drought stress further threatens the species' survival in its already arid habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dry scrublands and semi-arid grasslands in the Horn of Africa, typically growing in rocky soils and degraded pastoral areas. It occurs at elevations between 500-1,500 meters in regions with irregular rainfall patterns.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Withania chevalieri classified as Critically Endangered?
Withania chevalieri is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Withania chevalieri faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Horn of Africa. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded remaining natural vegetation, while climate change-induced drought stress further threatens the species' survival in its already arid habitat.
Where does Withania chevalieri live?
Withania chevalieri occurs in Cape Verde. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Withania chevalieri?
The main threats to Withania chevalieri are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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